English · Family & People
wives
/waɪvz/
[/waɪvz/]
plural of wife
Beginnernoun
Definition
Wives is the irregular plural of wife, the women that men are married to.
Example
The men brought their wives to the party.
The men brought their wives to the party.
Etymology
From Old English 'wīf'; the 'fe' changes to 'ves' in the plural.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in family talk.